Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Aussie-Chookmum]

A rare sight for Fluffy Butt Friday.

I have to be quick to catch Edwina.

 

[micstrachan]

Hi everyone. Just taking a minute to check in before bed. I got home from board meeting at about 11:30pm. Assuming Little Mill hadn’t been out of the nest box since I took her out this morning, I brought her some baby bird formula with a headlamp. She gobbled it up, but Flash jumped off the roost and joined in the fun (which is ironic, since Flash is the pullet Millie keeps beating the crap out of.) Nighties! It’s almost midnight snd I need a little sleep.

 

[micstrachan]

I am dealing with an emergency. Prayers for Patricia, please. Sorry for graphic. Can't find the spoiler on my phone.
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Oh no, Ribh! That looks like a prolapse that has been pecked. I’ll read ahead and see if you were able to help her. You know keeping it moist is critical, right?

 

[Ribh]

Oh no, Ribh! That looks like a prolapse that has been pecked. I’ll read ahead and see if you were able to help her. You know keeping it moist is critical, right?

No I didn't. I know almost nothing about prolapse except it sometimes happens, often to production layers. I figured that's what it was. The vet said they use sugar to shrink it before trying to put it all back. She hadn't been pecked, thank heavens! But she was a real mess, especially where I hadn't looked. I just bundled her up & got the 1st boat I could off the island. I'm not the super practical scientific sort & this stuff is totally beyond me. I wasn't even going to try. When they examined her there was a massive blood clot hidden by the prolapse, exposed blood vessels & she was haemorrhaging. They did say they could try but it was so bad they felt it was only prolonging the inevitable, exposing her to infection, & her quality of life just wouldn't be there. I hate making these calls but when the vet is reluctant to treat I usually trust their judgement. These guys have been in the district from when it was still all farmland so do a lot of big animals & see a lot of pet chickens. They were really good with both Patricia & me.

 

[MaryJanet]

Twins!!

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The 3rd egg is making great progress. I think we'll have a 3rd baby by morning.

Eeeee they're so sweet!

 

[MaryJanet]

No I didn't. I know almost nothing about prolapse except it sometimes happens, often to production layers. I figured that's what it was. The vet said they use sugar to shrink it before trying to put it all back. She hadn't been pecked, thank heavens! But she was a real mess, especially where I hadn't looked. I just bundled her up & got the 1st boat I could off the island. I'm not the super practical scientific sort & this stuff is totally beyond me. I wasn't even going to try. When they examined her there was a massive blood clot hidden by the prolapse, exposed blood vessels & she was haemorrhaging. They did say they could try but it was so bad they felt it was only prolonging the inevitable, exposing her to infection, & her quality of life just wouldn't be there. I hate making these calls but when the vet is reluctant to treat I usually trust their judgement. These guys have been in the district from when it was still all farmland so do a lot of big animals & see a lot of pet chickens. They were really good with both Patricia & me.

Much love to you and the other hens

 

[RoyalChick]

No I didn't. I know almost nothing about prolapse except it sometimes happens, often to production layers. I figured that's what it was. The vet said they use sugar to shrink it before trying to put it all back. She hadn't been pecked, thank heavens! But she was a real mess, especially where I hadn't looked. I just bundled her up & got the 1st boat I could off the island. I'm not the super practical scientific sort & this stuff is totally beyond me. I wasn't even going to try. When they examined her there was a massive blood clot hidden by the prolapse, exposed blood vessels & she was haemorrhaging. They did say they could try but it was so bad they felt it was only prolonging the inevitable, exposing her to infection, & her quality of life just wouldn't be there. I hate making these calls but when the vet is reluctant to treat I usually trust their judgement. These guys have been in the district from when it was still all farmland so do a lot of big animals & see a lot of pet chickens. They were really good with both Patricia & me.

Oh so sorry. That is just so very sad.

 

[RoyalChick]

I think it is Friday and here are a couple of fluffy butts.
Dotty and Maggie.

 

[RoyalChick]

Oh and Maggie feels this picture shows her fluff better.

 

[Lady Red]

I am underwater at work, and exhausted by the time I would have a chance to participate here....know that I've missed a ton.
@Ribh I'm sorry for the loss of Patricia Poor thing.
@CrazyChookChookLady those chipmunks are adorable!
@RoyalChick lovely bums!
@micstrachan your workload is rivaling mine!
Everyone...I'm missing you all!